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Belly button discharge
My son is 1 month old. From last 4 days we noticed his bellybuton leaks some sticky yellowish fluid. Why is it so. He sometimes stretch his body or when we put him on shoulder to burp him, liquid discharged . Even I m applying ointment. It's leaking.
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Could be umbilical infection
Kindly show local pediatrician
May require antibiotics and cautery
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Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
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Please visit physically to nearby pediatrician
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